Sans Contrasted Iljy 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, covers, branding, art deco, editorial, dramatic, chic, stylish, deco revival, display impact, visual identity, high-fashion, hairline, geometric, monoline, modulated, sharp.
A high-contrast sans with a striking split-stroke construction: many letters alternate between solid, blocky verticals and extremely thin hairlines, producing a cut-paper, stencil-like rhythm. Counters and bowls tend toward geometric ovals and circles, while terminals are predominantly flat and crisp, with occasional needle-like joins on diagonals. The overall silhouette reads clean and upright, but the internal stress and uneven distribution of weight across strokes create a dynamic, almost modular texture across words.
Best suited for large-size typography such as headlines, magazine covers, event posters, and boutique branding where its contrast can be appreciated. It can work well for short subheads and display numerals, but the hairlines and split-stroke forms suggest avoiding long small-size text where fine details may disappear.
The font projects a glamorous, fashion-forward tone with a distinctly Deco flavor. Its dramatic contrast and graphic voids feel upscale and theatrical, suited to settings where elegance and visual punch matter more than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended as a contemporary reinterpretation of Deco-era display lettering: geometric forms combined with extreme contrast and deliberate stroke omission to create a distinctive, high-fashion voice. Its primary aim seems to be visual identity and memorable word shapes rather than purely utilitarian reading comfort.
Across the alphabet, repeated patterns of heavy left stems paired with hairline right-side structure create a consistent, signature look. Diagonals (notably in K, V, W, X, Y) become delicate, threadlike elements against heavy verticals, and several glyphs incorporate narrow crossbars or internal slices that heighten the ornamental, poster-like effect.